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Volvo V70

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,319 cc

R477 BVMMOT history

R477 BVM is a silver petrol Volvo V70 first used on 13 Feb 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 245,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2023
Mileage
245,539 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R477 BVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V70
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,319 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R477 BVM was last recorded at 245,539 miles on 19 Apr 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
245,537 miles · 18 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 245,539 miles
  • 2020 – 239,684 miles
  • 2019 – 233,886 miles
  • 2018 – 227,757 miles
  • 2017 – 221,243 miles
  • 2016 – 215,944 miles
  • 2015 – 211,478 miles
  • 2014 – 206,334 miles
  • 2013 – 201,162 miles
  • 2011 – 188,038 miles
  • 2010 – 179,680 miles
  • 2009 – 170,124 miles
  • 2008 – 163,129 miles
  • 2007 – 154,595 miles
  • 2006 – 132,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass245,539 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Under body corroded and x 2 rear coil springs are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass245,539 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    245,539 miles
    Test number
    374596435987
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail245,537 miles (+5,853)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,537 miles
    Test number
    404157499083
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass239,684 miles (+5,798)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    239,684 miles
    Test number
    275031906993
    • AdvisoryAbs light intermittent
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres slightly fouling weel arches
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust blowing
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake only just passed require adjust or repair

  4. Pass233,886 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    233,886 miles
    Test number
    371227328258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear and rear pads are wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust has minor leak
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  5. Fail233,886 miles (+6,129)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,886 miles
    Test number
    685974168666
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear and rear pads are wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust has minor leak
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  6. Pass227,757 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    227,757 miles
    Test number
    361908517291
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded and x 2 rear coil springs are corroded

  7. Fail227,751 miles (+6,508)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,751 miles
    Test number
    630808671472
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded and x 2 rear coil springs are corroded

  8. Pass221,243 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    221,243 miles
    Test number
    558665802500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer SUB FRAME STARTING TO CORRODE
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer SUB FRAME STARTING TO CORRODE

  9. Fail221,243 miles (+5,299)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,243 miles
    Test number
    985030839902
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer SUB FRAME STARTING TO CORRODE
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer SUB FRAME STARTING TO CORRODE

  10. Pass215,944 miles (+4,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    215,944 miles
    Test number
    895989219347
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass211,478 miles (+5,144)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    211,478 miles
    Test number
    604960353602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass206,334 miles (+5,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    206,334 miles
    Test number
    817146294200
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  13. Pass201,162 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    201,162 miles
    Test number
    327369913357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail200,909 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,909 miles
    Test number
    359307593273
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. PassMileage not read1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    307906202359
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteO/s/front cv boot deteriorating

  16. Fail188,038 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,038 miles
    Test number
    545338591265
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  17. Pass188,038 miles (+8,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    188,038 miles
    Test number
    655178191236
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  18. Pass179,680 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    179,680 miles
    Test number
    430970010363
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail179,673 miles (+9,549)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,673 miles
    Test number
    453155100330
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass170,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    170,124 miles
    Test number
    110408009306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. FailMileage not read3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    222353609303
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass163,129 miles (+8,534)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    163,129 miles
    Test number
    550298078202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass154,595 miles (+22,040)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    154,595 miles
    Test number
    302414567406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass132,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    132,555 miles
    Test number
    200281376250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail132,555 miles (+159)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,555 miles
    Test number
    380341276291
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Fail132,396 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,396 miles
    Test number
    344239466250
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about R477 BVM

Does R477 BVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R477 BVM expired on 18 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R477 BVM?
The MOT on R477 BVM expired on 18 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R477 BVM done?
R477 BVM was recorded at 245,539 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2022, an average of 7,270 miles a year.
Has R477 BVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R477 BVM has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on R477 BVM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R477 BVM find?
R477 BVM passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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